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Bodyshop - February 2004

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In the Driver's Seat: The 2004 Cross Canada Report
Looking Forward

Insurers Can Stop the Collision Course
In a recent association newsletter, Alberta Service & Repair Association executive director Victor Marciano summed up the labour and cost dilemma faced by Alberta collision shops. He may as well have been writing about the rest of Canada. His rallying call asks insurers to help bear some of the burden of attracting new collision tradespeople.

CCIF Hamilton: Everybody's At The Table
With over 260 record-setting registrants representing every sector that is a stakeholder to the collision repair business, Hamilton's January Canadian Collision Industry Forum may have been the first-ever Forum featuring everybody at the table.

Booth Installation: The Real Costs
Properly planning and installing prep stations and spray booths can have a considerable affect on shop workflow and productivity. Ontario Spray Booth directors Jim MacDonald and Mike Minardi offer their perspective on issues surrounding the paint area, and the productivity that follows.

NACE 2003: Around The World In Three Hours
The 2003 International Autobody Congress & Exposition's International Issues & Trends Seminar, held December 6 in Orlando Florida, offered an indepth examination of the industry in nations abroad. While different countries offer different challenges, globally, the industry seems to face similar concerns.

As I See It ... With Reg Wightwick
In his latest column, Wightwick argues that there are three primary reasons why Guaranteed Cycle Time is a tough proposition. But, he adds that new software and strong innovation can arm shops that intend to try.; rwightwick@shaw.ca

Safe Shop
A distinguished award-winning physiatrist, doctor, researcher and accident rehabilitation specialist, Dr. Thierry Dahan and the HTB Centre for Physical Injury Rehabilitation team offer an on-going perspective on work place safety.

Looking at Labour
The Canadian government is taking the skilled labour shortage seriously. Canadian Apprenticeship Forum project manager Bev Cooke outlines a new nation-wide initiative.

Boneheaded Crime Doesn't Pay
There is nothing funny about insurance fraud. After all, it cost honest policyholders $1.3 billion this past year. But sometimes, you can't help but laugh or shake your head in disbelief at some of the boneheaded scams and schemes of would-be fraud artists.

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